PARENTS can find out more about the dangers of “legal highs” like MCat thanks to a leaflet produced by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The council’s director of public health Dr Tim Allison said the leaflet would help parents and families understand novel psychoactive substances (NPS).
He added: “Calling this group of drugs “legal highs” can confuse people. In fact, some of the more common or dangerous ones have been made illegal.
“Some people think “legal” means safe but that isn’t the case. These drugs have not been tested and there is no way of knowing what is in each different drug, if any of the ingredients are safe for people to use, what effects they may have on your body or if they are legal in the UK.
Anyone who would like a copy should contact Laurie Fergusson on (01482) 391418 or email laurie.fergusson@eastriding.gov.uk.
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